Brooklyn, New York Divorce Lawyers

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Ingrid Gherman
(212) 941-0767
New York, NY Divorce Lawyer
32 years experience
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Cyrus Shaw
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Stephen Bilkis
(800) 696-9529Free Consultation
Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer
19 years experience
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Steven Zalewski
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Attorney
29 years experience
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Scott Steinberg
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 29 years experience
(800) 696-9529 26 Court St
#2410
 Brooklyn, NY 11242
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Medical Malpractice
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Todd Andrew Spodek
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 9 years experience
(718) 596-3700 One Pierrepont Plaza, 12th Floor,
300 Cadman Plaza West
 Brooklyn, NY 11201
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal and Family
Pace Law School
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Todd Spodek is the managing partner of Spodek Law Group P.C., a family owned and operated litigation law firm with offices in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens. Over the years Mr. Spodek has won verdicts in a wide varietyof complex criminal cases including Murder, Assault and Harassment. Mr. Spodek has also been sucessful in resolving criminal cases pre-trial through strategic plea bargaining and avoid criminal charges from being brought from inception. Mr. Spodek also represents clients in a wide array of divorces and litigates issues of child support and custody along with the equitable distribution of marital property.
(212) 300-5196 100 Church Street
8th Floor
 New York, NY 10007
(888) 977-6335 31-10 37th Avenue
Suite 202
 Queens, NY 11101
Karen Goldberg Sager
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 29 years experience
(718) 645-6677 1628 Kings Hwy
 Brooklyn, NY 11229
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
New York Law School
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Stuart Meltzer
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 27 years experience
(800) 696-9529 26 Court St
#2410
 Brooklyn, NY 11242
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DWI and Estate Planning
Brooklyn Law School
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Barry M. Lasky
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Attorney. 43 years experience
(800) 696-9529 26 Court St
#2410
 Brooklyn, NY 11242
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
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Patrick R. Garcia
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 33 years experience
(800) 696-9529 26 Court St
#2410
 Brooklyn, NY 11242
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
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Hilary Iris Nat
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 9 years experience
(800) 696-9529 26 Court St
#2410
 Brooklyn, NY 11242
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
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Stephen Bilkis
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 19 years experience
(800) 696-9529 26 Court St
#2410
 Brooklyn, NY 11242
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Touro Law School
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Lina Rozenberg
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Attorney. 14 years experience
(718) 633-3232 1411 President Street, 3rd Floor
 Brooklyn, NY 11213
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Our boutique Immigration law firm customizes our services according to the clients' circumstances and priorities. Our services include: Green Cards based on Family, Asylum, Religion or Work; U.S. Citizenship while living abroad or in U.S.; Immigration Court Interviews; Fiance Visas (K); Student Visas (F); Religious Visas (R); Visa Extensions; Extraordinary Ability Visas; International Executives Visas; Political Asylum; Deportation Process; Detention Representation; Work-based Visas (H, L, O, P); Investor Visa (E); Victims of Crimes based Visas (U); Spousal Abuse based Green Cards
Maria Coffinas
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Attorney. 31 years experience
(718) 717-1005 186 Joralemon St
Ste 910
 Brooklyn, NY 11201
Divorce and Family
Brooklyn Law School and Brooklyn Law School
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Are you preparing to file for divorce in Brooklyn? If so, there are numerous factors you must take into consideration before doing so. At Coffinas & Lusthaus, P.C., the team of attorneys is dedicated to assisting clients through their divorce and other family law proceedings. In New York, one or both spouses must reside in the state for at least one year before they can file for divorce. You can file for divorce based on fault or no-fault grounds, or based on the fact that you and your spouse have been separated for at least 12 months. New York is...
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Karen Goldberg Sager
(718) 645-6677
Handling uncontested/contested divorces. Serving NYC metro area.
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Todd Andrew Spodek
(718) 596-3700Free Consultation
Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer
9 years experience
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Brian Daniel Perskin
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 26 years experience
(718) 875-7584 44 Court Street
Suite 1210
 Brooklyn, NY 11201
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
American University and American University Washington College of Law
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While many divorces and cases can be settled amicably, it is to your benefit to have a lawyer stand up for you and your children. At the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin & Associates P.C., we have the experience and skill necessary to protect your family. We also understand the difficulties and confusion that the majority of family law cases present. That is why our team of professional attorneys strives to provide each individual client with the knowledge, communication, attention and dedication they deserve. We value our clients and we fight for successful case results. The Law Offices...
(888) 493-8497 380 Lexington Avenue
17th Floor
 New York, NY 10168
Bruce Provda
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Attorney. 42 years experience
5904 18th Ave
#1
 Brooklyn, NY 11204
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Harvard Law School and Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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If you are facing a divorce and/or issues of child custody, you need to be certain that you are being represented by a family and divorce attorney who has solid experience and knows exactly how to secure your best interest. With more than 4 decades of experience and thousands of successful representation of clients going through divorce and family issues, Bruce Provda is one of New York's most experienced divorce and family attorneys. His specific areas of specialty include divorce and separation, marital property, child custody, support and maintenance, domestic violence and uncontested divorce. Very few divorce attorneys in New...
(212) 671-0936 40 Wall St
11 Floor
 New York, NY 10005
John Nicholas Tasolides
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Attorney. 34 years experience
(718) 338-2629 4024 Avenue U
 Brooklyn, NY 11234
Divorce, Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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After graduation from law school, Mr. Tasolides served as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York. His background as a prosecutor makes him particularly effective as he defends the rights of his clients who have been accused of committing white-collar crimes engaging in health care and insurance fraud, and other complex financial crimes, as well as more traditional crimes such as Driving While Intoxicated, substance abuse offenses, and other serious felonies.
(516) 682-8220 6800 Jericho Turnpike
 Syosset, NY 11791
Alex Roshuk
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Attorney. 18 years experience
(718) 788-6696 325 8th St
 Brooklyn, NY 11215
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Consumer and Immigration
McGill University and McGill University
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Alex T. Roshuk is a New York State attorney. He has two law degrees from McGill University, Faculty of Law, Montreal, Canada (B.C.L./LL.B., 1997) and has been practicing law in New York City since 1998 advising businesses, individuals and not-for-profit organizations in transactional and litigation related matters. He was the first legal advisor to the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (Wikipedia) from 2003 to 2005 assisting with the organization's tax exempt application to the IRS, trademark applications, and various copyright related issues. Mr. Roshuk is also engaged in a variety of pro bono and public service activities, since 2005 he has...
Anatta Levinsky
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 18 years experience
(718) 837-9700 6924 Bay Pkwy
 Brooklyn, NY 11204
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
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Lisa D'Agostino
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer.
(718) 725-9601 26 Court Street
Suite 2511
 Brooklyn, NY 11242
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Foreclosure Defense
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I am an attorney in NYC, helping clients with Divorce & Family Law matters, injury lawsuits, estate planning & bankruptcy protection, particularly in Brooklyn and Queens.
Donald Mastrodomenico
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Forest Hills, NY Divorce Attorney. 35 years experience
(212) 268-8111 107-19 71st Avenue
 Forest Hills, NY 11375
Divorce, Criminal and Family
St. John's University School of Law
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The Law Offices of Donald Mastrodomenico, P.C. was founded by Attorney Donald Mastrodomenico over 30 years ago. Mr. Mastrodomenico received his Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Moravian College Bethlehem in Pennsylvania in 1977, where he was on the Dean’s List every semester. In 1980, he received his Juris Doctorate degree from Saint John’s University School of Law in New York, where he was an award winner of the 1978 Nationwide Family Law Client Advocate Competition. He is admitted to the State Bar of New York, and is also admitted to practice law in the Eastern and Southern...
Mary Katherine Brown
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Attorney. 16 years experience
(718) 878-6886 147 Prince Street
Suite 24
 Brooklyn, NY 11201
Divorce, Business, Elder and Family
New York Law School
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Sunjae Lee
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer.
(718) 210-4794 50 Court Street Suite 708
 Brooklyn, NY 11201
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Real Estate
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Daniel Hymowitz
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Attorney. 9 years experience
(718) 841-6900 1928 Kings Hwy
3rd Floor
 Brooklyn, NY 11229
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Domestic Violence and Family
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Member of HYMOWITZ LAW GROUP, PLLC
(212) 913-0401 291 Broadway
Suite 703
 Brooklyn, NY 10007
(201) 680-0800 55 Madison Ave
Suite 400
 Morristown, NJ 07960
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Hilary Iris Nat
(800) 696-9529
Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer
9 years experience
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Kenneth A. Eiges
(347) 848-1850Free Consultation
New York, NY Divorce Attorney
40 years experience
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Nicole A. Kobis
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New York, NY Divorce Attorney.
(212) 742-3390 26 Broadway
21st Floor
 New York, NY 10004
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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Nicole A. Kobis concentrates her practice in the area of divorce and family law.
(908) 273-1212 480 Morris Ave
 Summit, NJ 07901
Cyrus Shaw
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New York, NY Divorce Lawyer.
(212) 931-8523 1 Penn Plaza
Suite 2509
 New York, NY 10119
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Immigration and Personal Injury
Widener University
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Ingrid Gherman
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New York, NY Divorce Lawyer. 32 years experience
(212) 941-0767 225 Broadway
Suite 307
 New York, NY 10007
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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For over 30 years Ingrid Gherman has dedicated her New York family law practice exclusively to all aspects of matrimonial law, focusing on divorce and child custody. This specialization has enabled her to accumulate extensive knowledge and robust experience in matters including divorce, child custody and visitation, marital agreements, equitable distribution of marital property, child support, spousal support and maintenance (alimony), prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, enforcement and modification proceedings, same sex marriage and divorce, contempt of court proceedings, domestic violence, and interstate and international child abduction. Her skill as a litigator and appeals attorney is equaled by her ability...
Steven Zalewski
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Attorney. 29 years experience
(800) 696-9529 26 Court St
#2410
 Brooklyn, NY 11242
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
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Kenneth A. Eiges
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New York, NY Divorce Attorney. 40 years experience
(347) 848-1850 225 Broadway
Suite 1607
 New York, NY 10007
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Brooklyn Law School
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Attorney Kenneth Eiges has handled more than 3,000 divorce cases over the last 35 years. A skilled divorce mediator and an equally powerful litigator, he has earned an AV®Preeminent™ Rating with Martindale-Hubbell® - the highest rating possible from this trusted service - as well as a perfect 10.0 “Superb” rating from Avvo. Ken has a keen understanding of the interplay between the legal system and the emotional needs of his clients – an insight which makes him an effective advocate who is able to craft strong, lasting divorce settlements. He has appeared on television and hosted radio shows, and has...
Daniel A. Singer
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New York, NY Divorce Attorney. 13 years experience
(212) 569-7853 630 3rd Ave
18th Floor
 New York, NY 10017
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Family and Real Estate
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Howard B. Leopold
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New York, NY Divorce Attorney. 26 years experience
(646) 650-2106 468 Park Ave
12th Floor
 New York, NY 10022
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Family and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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Howard B. Leopold is also Brooklyn born and is a member of the New Jersey, New York, and Bergen County Bar Associations. He graduated from the State University of New York at Albany in 1987 (Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude) with a B.A. in U.S. History and Minors in Hebrew and Business. Mr. Leopold went on to attend Albany Law School and earned a J.D. in 1990. After graduating, he worked as an associate in the litigation department of a New York City law firm for numerous years and then spent four years at a law firm in...
(201) 345-5907 3 University Plaza Dr
#410
 Hackensack, NJ 07601
Ira Halfond
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 32 years experience
(800) 696-9529 26 Court St
#2410
 Brooklyn, NY 11242
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Family and Insurance Claims
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Stephanie Burke
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 11 years experience
(800) 696-9529 26 Court St
#2410
 Brooklyn, NY 11242
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
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Andrea Vacca
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New York, NY Divorce Attorney. 23 years experience
(212) 768-1115 570 Lexington Ave
#1600
 New York, NY 10022
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Albany Law School
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Darren M. Shapiro
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Jericho, NY Divorce Lawyer
17 years experience
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Patrick R. Garcia
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer
33 years experience
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Deborah Hope Wayne
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New York, NY Divorce Attorney. 24 years experience
(646) 435-5570 230 Park Ave
10th Floor
 New York, NY 10169
Divorce and Family
Pace Law School
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I advocate for clients who want to take charge of their lives and resolve conflict using a common sense approach. During my more than 20 years of practice, I have handled hundreds of matrimonial and family law matters. While I have extensive litigation experience, I now focus my practice on mediation and collaborative law because most of my clients fell strongly that they want to stay out of court. I want to make a positive difference in the lives of clients going through stressful family transitions. I help mothers and fathers in developing parenting plans that are practical and that...
(914) 365-1200 3000 Westchester Ave
#101
 Purchase, NY 10577
Ellie Ackerman
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New York, NY Divorce Lawyer. 3 years experience
(212) 768-1115 570 Lexington Ave
#1600
 New York, NY 10022
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Fordham University School of Law
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Elisheva (Ellie) Ackerman is a matrimonial attorney and mediator whose work experience includes collaborative practice and litigation.
Elana Ades
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Forest Hills, NY Divorce Lawyer.
(718) 487-3299 118-21 Queens Blvd
 Forest Hills, NY 11375
Free ConsultationDivorce, Immigration and Traffic Tickets
Brooklyn Law School
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William Thomas Toohey
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 15 years experience
(800) 696-9529 26 Court St
#2410
 Brooklyn, NY 11242
Free ConsultationDivorce, DWI, Domestic Violence and Family
New York Law School
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Peter Christopher Lomtevas
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Attorney. 16 years experience
(718) 745-3600 1248 85th Street
 Brooklyn, NY 11228
Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
Touro College
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Peter Lomtevas is a licensed family law attorney specializing in divorce, child support, and child custody cases in Brooklyn and the New York City region. A graduate of The Kew Forest School, Hofstra, and Touro College Law Center, Peter is also a member of the New York State Bar Association. He is a distinguished and honored military veteran who proudly served his country for more than ten years. Education • The Kew Forest School, 1966 - 1978 • Hofstra University, 1978 - 1981 • Touro College Law Center, 1993 - 1996 Civilian Awards • Distinguished Public Service...
George Mark Gilmer
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 14 years experience
(718) 864-2011 26 Court St
#312
 Brooklyn, NY 11242
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Immigration
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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For over 10 years my Brooklyn, New York Law Office has provided low cost legal services in the areas of Divorce (Uncontested or contested), Bankruptcy, Immigration, Civil litigation and Family Law. I also specialize in Administration for Children Services (ACS) matters, cases where an individual has been accused of Abuse or Neglect. My philosophy is that clients should not be charged high fees for simple legal cases. Even in more complex matters, my fees are some of the most affordable you find in the State for a lawyer with my experience. I have appeared in Court on thousands of occasions...
Renata Weissman
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 5 years experience
(718) 865-8084 3044 Ocean Avenue
 Brooklyn, NY 11235
Divorce and Family
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Renata Weissman obtained her JD from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University in 2010. During law school, Renata began gathering her experience in the legal field through her internship with the Hon. Jane A. Solomon, New York Civil Division, New York County, followed by an internship with Jaffe & Koumourdas, LLP and an internship with ICE at Homeland Security. Prior to attending law school, but after obtaining her B.A. in Economics and Psychology from New York University, Renata was employed as a Legal Assistant at Agins, Siegel, Reiner & Bouklas, LLP (now Siegel & Reiner, LLC). Through these...
Geanine Towers
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 24 years experience
179 Bay Ridge Avenue
 Brooklyn, NY 11220
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
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Miriam Karp
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Brooklyn, NY Divorce Lawyer. 37 years experience
(917) 923-7984 26 Court Street, Suite 2511
 Brooklyn, NY 11242
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Brooklyn Law School
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Extensive experience in contested and uncontested divorce cases , divorce mediation. Wills and probate
Ravi Ivan Sharma
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New York, NY Divorce Attorney. 25 years experience
(212) 537-5957 26 Broadway
26th Floor
 New York, NY 10004
Divorce, Appeals, Business and Family
Northeastern Univ School of Law
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Top quality full service general practice of law with individual care and advice to individuals and small and large businesses alike. Major fields include Business and Corporate Transactions, Food and Beverage Liquor Law, Entertainment Law, Family Law, Wills and Trusts, Real Estate, Criminal Defense and Appeals.
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Barry M. Lasky
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Considering divorce?

If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified by their states as being family law specialists. Certification often requires that a lawyer meet certain experience and educational criteria.

Legal Custody: A parent with legal custody has the right to decide on the child's upbringing, education, and medical care. A court may grant legal custody to one parent (sole legal custody) or both parents (joint legal custody).

Separate Property: Property acquired before marriage or during the marriage as a gift or inheritance, or bought during marriage with separate property.

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